Author Platform Power-Up
Build a sustainable author platform that allows you to confidently position yourself as a writer and connect authentically with your community of readers—on your terms.
Authoring is hard. Let’s lay that out on the table.
As if writing a book isn’t challenging enough, navigating the ever-changing publishing landscape is also difficult.
You want to write books people will love. You want to leave your mark on the literary world. That’s why you’re here. Yet after you pour your life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness into writing and editing a manuscript, you’re stuck trying to figure out how to get it into readers’ hands who will love it as much as you do. How do you make your mark?
You think you need to be active on all the social media platforms trying to attain the highest follower counts, constantly adjusting your content to follow the latest trends, audio, and hashtags. You think you need to show up everywhere, do it all, try it all, be it all, and then, the best part, is you expect immediate results.
When those immediate results don’t come, or uncertainty about how to attract readers reaches its peak, you end up feeling self-doubt, imposter syndrome, fear, and the type of burnout that has you neglecting all sorts of self-care (Did you brush your teeth today?).
That’s because what you really need is a sustainable, long-term strategy built on a keen understanding of the publishing industry and its marketing components. You need to know how to establish yourself in the literary world for the long haul, over time, with intention and authenticity.
And that starts with building a strong author platform.
Author Power Power-Up is designed to support you in creating your unique author identity and engaging with the right readers.
The goal of this program is to give you a clear direction on a realistic path that best suits you and your author brand while instilling a sense of clarity and confidence about your writing journey. We want you to receive the knowledge you need about the options available to you, and the strategy and planning techniques that you can sustain and build on over time.
This is not a program for the author seeking overnight literary fame or a quick fix for their weaknesses. It’s for the author who wants to build something real—someone who’s ready to invest in their craft, connect meaningfully with readers, and create a presence that grows with them.
Your author platform is your way to establish a place in the literary community.
Over the course of 8 weeks, we’ll work together in 4 one-hour sessions. You’ll also have unlimited email support in between because we know questions don’t always wait for a scheduled session.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
Session 1: Finding Your Author Identity and Reader Persona
In our first session, we’ll dive into who you are as an author and who your ideal reader is. By the end of this session, you’ll have a clearer sense of your author identity and a detailed profile of your ideal reader.
Why this matters: Understanding your unique voice and knowing who you’re speaking to is the first step in building a meaningful connection with your audience.
Session 2: Exploring Your Author Platform
Next, we’ll break down what an author platform looks like. Together, we’ll explore different elements—your website, social media channels, and content strategies. We’ll figure out what feels right for you and aligns with your style and goals.
Why this matters: It’s not about having every social media account under the sun; it’s about finding the platforms that let you shine and connect authentically with your readers.
Session 3: Planning Your First Three Months
Now that we’ve got your identity and platform mapped out, we’ll create a 90-day action plan that outlines what you’ll focus on. You’ll leave with a content calendar that helps you stay organized and engaged with your audience.
Why this matters: Planning is key to maintaining momentum. You’ll feel confident knowing you have a clear strategy to follow.
Session 4: Refinement & Accountability Check-in
Finally, we’ll have a check-in to celebrate your progress, troubleshoot any challenges, and refine your strategy. This session is about ensuring you feel empowered to keep moving forward.
Why this matters: We’re here to support you every step of the way. You won’t be alone in this journey!
This is Not Yo Mama’s Cookie-Cutter Program.
You can go just about anywhere on the internet and find someone making a reel about how they’ve got a formula for selling 10,000 copies of your book in 30 days, getting on the New York Times Bestseller’s list, or becoming the next Colleen Hoover (if you’re into that sort of thing) before noon tomorrow.
But we’re not here to sell you a dream, we’re here to focus on creating an authentic, sustainable foundation for your writing career that fits YOU. We want to help you grow your platform in a way that feels true to who you are because being an author isn’t about quick wins or chasing trends.
Author Platform Power-Up offers a personalized approach tailored to your unique voice, genre, audience, and individual goals. It’s about finding and sharing your voice, building meaningful connections with people, and making a lasting impact—in whatever way that looks for you.
The Author Platform Power-Up Program is For You if:
You’re ready to share your work with the world, but you’re not even sure what an author platform is or how it could help you get noticed as a writer.
You’ve been struggling to gain visibility and don’t know how to cut through the noise to reach your readers.
You’re tired of posting on social media without a clear direction, feeling the effects of content burnout, and you’re unsure if any of it is even making an impact.
You dream of contributing to the literary world, sharing your voice, and opening up more opportunities to write—but you’re not sure where to start.
You’re ready to take your writing career seriously, but you need a clear strategy for building a platform that doesn’t drain your creative energy.
What You’ll Receive in the Author Power Power-Up
Four one-hour, one-on-one mentoring sessions: Each session is designed to address your unique needs, providing tailored strategies to help you define your author identity, connect with your ideal readers, and build your author platform effectively.
Eight weeks of unlimited email support: You’ll have direct access to me for any questions or additional guidance between sessions. This ongoing support ensures you never feel stuck and can adjust your strategies as you progress.
Personalized worksheets and templates: For every milestone we set, you’ll receive tailored worksheets and templates that guide you through the process, making it easier to clarify your goals and track your progress.
A customized three-month strategy plan: This detailed roadmap outlines your action steps for building and maintaining your author platform, ensuring you stay organized and focused on achieving your goals over the next three months.
Investing in Your Authorial Journey.
This program is typically valued at $795, but until the end of 2024, you can secure your spot for just $555, or choose to pay in four convenient bi-weekly installments of $150. Investing in your author platform is a crucial step toward achieving your writing goals, and we can guarantee you’ll gain valuable insights while enjoying the process along the way!
While this program offers invaluable tools and guidance, please note that results may vary based on individual effort and circumstances.
Receive Copies of Our FREE Resources
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Author Platform Toolkit: a Guide to Sustainable Visibility and Long-Term Growth as a Writer
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Crafting Your Author Identity: a Workbook for Defining Your Voice and Connecting Authentically with Readers
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